Madam Chair, when we look at this crisis, more ministers than just the Minister of Health need to be involved. The Minister of Public Safety is also engaged in it, along with others who have an interest or a vested stake at play here.
There is no doubt there is a very strong criminal element in this crisis. Over the last number of years, we have been working as a government to address that issue also. As I indicated, these terrible drugs have consequences not just for individuals, but also for communities. It is not only the users but also the communities at large that end up paying a significant price.
That is one of the reasons the government is taking a holistic approach when dealing with this crisis. We realize, first, that it takes money and we are committed to providing financial resources. Second, it also means working with the different stakeholders, particularly our provinces and territories.